Sales Manager - Sussex Based

EV Cargo; Leamington Hastings CP; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Car allowance

Reward Gateway

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Palletforce Logistics is seeking a Sales Manager to achieve budget objectives for Pallet Sales and Storage/Warehousing through strong client relationships and commercial support. The role suits a motivated graduate / apprentice / trainee who will identify opportunities and work with initiative.

It is office based, and you must be within a commutable distance to Sussex. The salary is up to £40k per annum depending on experience, plus commission.

Qualifications

• Graduate/apprentice/trainee aiming a sales career in logistics.
• Strong initiative to identify commercial opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture leads, overseeing the full sales cycle.
• Seek out new sales prospects via calls, emails and social media.
• Manage and monitor the sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Establish and sustain strategic client relationships.
• Develop and present competitive pricing for logistics services.

Skills

Driven self-starter

Negotiation skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Sales Manager | Full time| Sussex based

The role: As Sales Manager for Palletforce Logistics, the main purpose of the role is to achieve the overall Palletforce Logistics budget objectives for Pallet Sales and Storage/Warehousing through effective client relationship development and commercial support. The role will suit a highly motivated graduate / apprentice / trainee / junior sales person who is prepared to work using their own initiative to identify commercial opportunities. You will be office based and will need to be within a commutable distance to Sussex.

THE SALARY

Up to £40k per annum depending on experience, plus commission

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Cultivate and nurture leads, overseeing the entire sales cycle to ensure a seamless transition into operations.
• Proactively seek out new sales prospects through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and social media.
• Efficiently manage and monitor your sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Establish, foster, and sustain strategic relationships with potential clientele.
• Cultivate a strong network of current and prospective customers.
• Develop and present competitive pricing solutions for logistics and related services.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A driven self starter looking to build a career in sales within the Logistics industry.
• A strong drive to pursue new sales opportunities.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Basics in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook - must be IT literate.
• Outstanding communication and telephone skills, accompanied by robust administrative and customer service abilities.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Competitive Annual Leave.
• Car allowance or company car - driving licence essential as local travel for customer visits
• Reward Gateway - access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Excellent Pension Scheme

ABOUT US

Palletforce have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world. We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success! “Let us be your employer of choice”.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything Palletforce does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you have any queries, please contact: [e-mail]